Thanks to the hard work and tenacity of Anny Pachyannis-Alman, a friend of the John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust and a Nedbank employee, Nedbank’s Local Hero Programme donated R10 000 to the Trust.

Anny handed over a giant presentation cheque on behalf of Nedbank to Beth Thomas (Trustee of the Trust) and Jill Blue (outgoing President, Egoli Golden City Toastmasters Club) at the Club’s premises at St Giles’ Valley Home during its AGM on Tuesday 10 June. Said Anny, “I’m delighted to be here tonight to award the John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust with a cheque for     R10 000. I must also thank Nedbank, the sponsor of this wonderful donation, for its recognition of employees who support non-profit organisations that serve the community, through their Local Hero Programme. This substantial donation will go a long way to furthering the work of the Trust.

“John gave freely of his time and always sought to use his own strengths to assist others in their own personal journey of growth and development. As a tribute to John, his family established the John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust, which seeks to support and encourage the continued existence and growth of the two Golden City Toastmaster clubs, and the two members of the Rainbow Nation Club.”

Also in attendance from the Trust were Mike Alman (Trustee) and Deleen Wilson (Media Liaison), and they were all treated to ‘performances’ by four of the club’s members, Helen, Charles, Maurizo, and Chantelle, who gave the toast to Toastmasters.

Egoli Golden City Toastmasters is the first club the John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust supported, and was the club with which John had his strongest connection and for which he had the greatest affection.

Anny was delighted to hand over the cheque for R10,000

Jill, Beth, Anny and all club members are thrilled at Nedbank’s generosity

The club’s AGM was a great night and marked the beginning of another successful year for all involved